Pony Up
American, Bar Food · Shanghai · Chef Carlos Sotomayor
Ranked No. 19 on Asia's 50 Best Bars 2026, Pony Up in Shanghai features elevated American bar bites with Asian influences by chef Carlos Sotomayor. Located on Jinxian Road, the venue serves a signature patty melt on milk toast alongside horse-themed craft cocktails in a retro diner-style setting.
230 JinXian Rd., HuangPu Dist., Shanghai, PRC 200041, Shanghai
- #97 Asia's 50 Best Bars
Menu
Dishes
- Man O’ War (95) — Teeling Spirit of Poitin, Domus Grappa, Fernet Hunter, Fine Leaf, Licorice Menthol, Lychee
- Frankel (95) — Aba Pisco, Ketel One Vodka, Earl Grey Tea, Cocchi Americano Vermouth, Wormwood, Thyme
- Enable (95) — Massenez Pear Brandy, Apricot, Guava, Litsea, Butter, Acid Water
- Deep Impact (95) — The SG Shochu Kome, London No.3 Gin, Yuzu, Gyokuro, Katsuobushi
- Romantic Warrior (95) — Remy Martin VSOP, The SG Shochu Mugi, Pu’er Tea, Espresso, PX Sherry, Pu’er Foam
- Cigar (95) — Blended Smoky Spirit, Cocchi Rosa Vermouth, Oloroso Sherry, Mixed Berries, Absinthe, Barrel Aged
- Rocket Man (95) — Naked Malt Blended Scotch Whisky, Mount Gay Eclipse Rum, Umeshu, Bak Kut Teh, Black Garlic, Citrus, Chamomile, Absinthe, Oat Milk
- Mary (95) — Huangjiu, Koch Elemental Mezcal, Tomato, Ginger, Soy Sauce, Salted Plum
- Fritzy Fizz (95) — Ketel One Vodka, Salted Plum, Shiso, Cucumber, Seedlip Garden 108, Soda
- Naughty Lady (95) — Beefeater 24 Gin, Yakult, Green Tea, Lychee, Mixed Pepper
Cocktails
- Saucy Margarita (95) — Olmeca Altos Tequila, Hakka Orange Sauce, Lea Perrins, Pineapple, Lime
- Elemental Martini (95) — Tanqueray No. 10 Gin, Mancino Dry Vermouth, Passion Fruit, Empirical Ayuuk, Bonito Flakes
- Cuppa Negroni (95) — Aba Pisco, Black Cacao, Campari, Tio Pepe Fino Sherry, Jasmine Tea
- Ochazuke Old Fashioned (95) — Naked Malt Blended Scotch Whisky, Kombu, TieGuanYin, Umeshu, Sea Salt
- Martini (55) — Tanqueray Gin, Mancino Seccco, Orange Bitter
- Negroni (55) — Beefeater Gin, Campari, Dolin Rouge
- Highball (75) — Scotch Whisky, Smoked Plum, Osmanthus, Soda
- Daiquiri (75) — Bacardi Rum, Longjing Tea, Starfruit, Lime
- Espresso Martini (75) — Calvados, Mr. Black, Oriental Beauty Tea, Tio Pepe, Onirii Ethiopia Hambella Espresso
- Shrimp Cocktail (55) — Shrimp, Julienned Vegetables Cocktail Sauce
The Experience
Expect a lively and minimalist atmosphere. The meal is structured around à la carte dining.
- Atmosphere: Lively, Minimalist
- Format: À la carte
Related restaurants
- Award-winning restaurants in Shanghai
- More Modern American restaurants
- More from chef Carlos Sotomayor
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- Jigger & Pony — Singapore
- Laowai — Vancouver
- Wing — Hong Kong
- Xin Rong Ji (Xinyuan South Road) — Beijing (3 Michelin stars)